Hockley County

TX · Pop. 174,564 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Hockley County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 174,564.

$/Acre: $4,028

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 268 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 117.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.08%

Combined Sales Tax7.33%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$74,401

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,028

Median Home Price$271K

Acres for Sale1136

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season268 days

Annual Rainfall16.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low42°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,647 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)183 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K564

Property Crime /100K620

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak